BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

Overview:

If you fancied BMW's Active Tourer SUV but was disappointed with its scanty space. Then cheer up because BMW has got a good news for you in the shape of its large size 7 seater MPV - Gran Tourer. The second series of Gran Tourer made its global debut in the 2015th Geneva Motor Show and is expected to be launch in Malaysian market by the second half of this year.

What does the Gran Tourer sports that Active Tourer lacked? For starters the biggest modification is addition of two new seats making its a spacious 7-seater MPV as compared to 5-seater Active Tourer. Also the second edition MPV boasts of a dramatic change in the design silhouette. From redesigned shorter bonnet, to angular windscreen and sculpted fascia, Gran Tourer have been bestowed with a more stronger road presence than its ancestor. But its major highlight is the new set of seats and its enormous size. The next-gen Gran Tourer stands 214mm longer and 53mm taller than Active Tourer. BMW's design engineers have thoughtfully increased the wheelbase by 110mm owing to its increases size. In the global unveiling, BMW unmasked its new five turbocharged engine, but as far as Malaysia goes, no formal announcement have been made in regards of the Gran Tourer's power-train. Whether it sports the old 218i engine or a new turbocharged engine, you would have to stay tuned on CarBay for this.

The brand new Gran Tourer have given MPV lovers a new hope thanks to seven-seater version. Owing to Active Tourer's tremendous success in Malaysia, BMW has a lot riding on Gran Tourer's success.